Life Cycle Assessment Engineer Job

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$100,000 to $115,000” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

 

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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The Life Cycle Assessment Engineer role is based in Lancaster, PA and requires strong technical skills and the ability to apply Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) within a business environment to drive measurable sustainability outcomes. The candidate will own execution of LCA efforts for Armstrong products, including delivery of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and integrate insights into product, manufacturing, and enterprise decision-making.

 

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is independently driven, and is motivated to learn, grow, and expand impact across Product Stewardship and Sustainability programs over time.

 

What’s in it for you?

• Drive measurable sustainability impact through Life Cycle Assessments and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Lead high-visibility projects including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and cross-functional sustainability strategies.
• Grow your expertise by collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to standards like ASTM and LEED.

 

What will you do?

• Plan, communicate, and execute Life Cycle Assessments and related projects
• Perform and validate LCA modeling using leading LCA software packages
• Develop LCA-related tools and training for AWI teams, including Innovation and Sustainability
• Develop product and plant strategies to achieve embodied carbon reduction targets
• Manage supplier data collection and engagement
• Lead development and delivery of environmental product declarations (EPDs)
• Develop product-level strategies and support execution of multi-year sustainability outcomes
• Identify opportunities for impact reduction using tools such as energy efficiency, material optimization, and supply chain engagement
• Collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, and cross-functional teams to develop material health disclosures and support ESG goals
• Apply technical knowledge to advance front-end innovation and sustainability initiatives
• Participate in and contribute to external standards and sustainability organizations (e.g., ASTM, LEED)
• Identify new approaches to apply LCA across multiple product categories
• Monitor trends in LCA methodologies, markets, and reporting standards and share insights with AWI teams

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in at least one major LCA modeling software (e.g., GaBi, SimaPro, One Click LCA, OpenLCA)
• Knowledge of LCA standards, EPD/PCR frameworks, and the regulatory landscape (state and federal) related to sustainability, chemicals of concern, and product compliance